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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At first, how does Célimène react to Alceste's reaction to the visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She throws an angry fit.
(b) She says, "Fine, go ahead."
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She insists that she wants him to stay.

2. Why does Clitandre tease Acaste?
(a) He makes fun of his haircut.
(b) He makes fun of his clothes.
(c) He makes fun of his list of qualities.
(d) He asks why Acaste hangs around Célimène if he doesn't have a chance with her.

3. What is the definition of a misanthrope?
(a) A hater of human kind.
(b) A liar.
(c) A lover of human kind.
(d) A joker.

4. When Alceste leaves Celimene's house, who goes with him?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Basque.

5. What does Celimene say about Arsinoe?
(a) She deserves love.
(b) She is jealoyus of Celimene.
(c) She just wants attention.
(d) She is a prude.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Philinte, when does Alceste complain?

2. How does Alceste respond to Oronte's request for friendship?

3. Why does Célimène say she is nice to Clitandre?

4. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?

5. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?

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